Nursing: Direct-Entry Master’s

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Created for career changers, the Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) program helps you gain clinical expertise and stand out in your medical community as a practice-ready, master’s-prepared RN.

Gain insight into the Direct-Entry MSN program.

The Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing program from the University of Jamestown facilitates a pivot from your current profession and points you toward nurse leadership. This accelerated path into the medical field does not require a healthcare background and is ideal if you have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree.

Through an accessible hybrid design, you will complete coursework online and participate in transformative healthcare clinicals in Fargo, ND. Additionally, our state-of-the-art learning center in Fargo provides hands-on simulations that will further enhance your ability to graduate highly trained with real-world nursing experience. Our dedicated, compassionate faculty guide you through rigorous curriculum to ensure you are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam upon graduation.


Upon completion of this DEMSN program, you will be prepared to:

  • Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient-centered care in any healthcare setting.
  • Analyze the impact of social, political, economic and technological trends on patient health behaviors, nursing practices and the healthcare delivery system.
  • Collaborate with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness.
  • Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of your professional nursing practice.
  • Demonstrate leadership, accountability and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care.
  • Promote patient and staff safety by utilizing quality improvement processes within complex systems of healthcare.
  • Utilize innovative technologies to enhance communication and access to equitable, holistic health services for individuals, families and populations.


Also available:

The University of Jamestown offers specialized degrees that can help you grow personally and professionally. Learn about our other nursing programs.

Why UJ for Nursing?

  • Our small class sizes and clinical groups allow for more personalized support and discussion.
  • We graduate nurses who are prepared to make a difference in our ever-changing healthcare system.
  • We prioritize your success by providing outstanding faculty. Our clinical instructors also teach in the classroom for un-matched, hands-on experience.

State-Of-The-Art Facilities

UJ is proud of their state-of-the-art simulation lab, where nursing students gain real-life experience before entering the workforce.

Pass Rate

UJ nursing students achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examinations (2022-2023).

Fully Accredited

The University of Jamestown is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Jimmie Voices

If you look at University of Jamestown’s history in nursing, they’re doing something right.
Kayla Shaw
DEMSN Student

We’re all about making your education accessible.

Tuition for the Direct-Entry MSN program is paid by the course, so you can manage costs as you advance.